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How to start a business in Peru as a foreigner (2026)

Starting a business in Peru as a foreigner: moderate.

Foreign nationals may own up to 100% of a Peruvian company and receive legally equal treatment to domestic investors under Constitutional Article 63 and Decree Laws 662 and 757. Company formation requires 6-7 sequential steps including notarization, SUNARP registration, SUNAT tax ID, and mandatory FDI registration with ProInversión, with a typical timeline of 2-4 weeks. There is no statutory minimum share capital for most entity types, but a Peru-domiciled legal representative is required.

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Legal framework

Ley General de Sociedades (Ley 26887); Decreto Legislativo 757 (Ley Marco para el Crecimiento de la Inversión Privada); Decreto Legislativo 662 (Ley de Fomento y Garantías a la Inversión Extranjera); administered by SUNARP, SUNAT, and ProInversión

Key points: starting a business in Peru

  1. Foreign Ownership Equality

    Peru's Constitution (Art. 63) and Decreto Legislativo 662 guarantee equal treatment for foreign and domestic investors; foreigners may hold 100% equity in virtually all sectors with no discriminatory fees or taxes on foreign capital.

    investinperu.pe mef.gob.pe

  2. Restricted Sectors & Border Rule

    Restricted activities include air and maritime cabotage, private security services, and weapons manufacturing. Per Art. 71 of the Constitution, foreigners cannot own property within 50 km of Peru's borders without an explicit supreme-decree exemption.

    state.gov practiceguides.chambers.com

  3. Registration Process (6-7 Steps)

    Steps are: (1) reserve company name via SID-SUNARP (~$6, 24-72 hrs digitally); (2) draft articles of incorporation with a lawyer; (3) deposit share capital at a Peruvian bank; (4) notarize as a Public Deed; (5) register with SUNARP (~$50, $150 fee); (6) obtain RUC tax ID from SUNAT; (7) obtain municipal operating license.

    sidciudadano.sunarp.gob.pe ccap.org.pe

  4. Minimum Share Capital

    The Ley General de Sociedades sets no statutory minimum capital for most entity types (SAC, SRL). In practice, Peruvian banks typically require a minimum corporate account deposit of approximately PEN 1,000 (~USD 270).

    investinperu.pe ccap.org.pe

  5. Local Legal Representative Required

    The company must designate a legal representative domiciled in Peru (Peruvian national or registered foreign resident). Foreign founders may act remotely via an apostilled power of attorney without travelling to Peru.

    ebsabogados.com auxadi.com

  6. ProInversión FDI Registration

    Foreign investments must be registered with ProInversión; approval takes a maximum of 25 business days from filing. Legal Stability Agreements are available to investors contributing at least USD 5 million (general sectors) or USD 10 million (mining/hydrocarbons) within two years.

    investinperu.pe state.gov

Sources

  1. investinperu.pe/es/invertir/marco-legal-para-la-inversion/regimen-general
  2. mef.gob.pe/contenidos/inv_privada/normas/ejt/D_Leg_662.pdf
  3. investinperu.pe/RepositorioAPS/0/0/arc/ML_GRAL_INVERSION_DL_757/11-D_L_757.pdf
  4. state.gov/reports/2025-investment-climate-statements/peru/
  5. sidciudadano.sunarp.gob.pe/sid/recursos/Requisitos/requisitos_para_el_cumplimiento.pdf
  6. practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/investing-in-2026/peru/trends-and-developments
  7. ccap.org.pe/business-formation-in-peru/
  8. auxadi.com/blog/2026/03/04/peru-incorporation-company/
  9. ebsabogados.com/en/novedades/como-constituir-una-empresa-en-peru-con-socios-extranjer

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